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These cuts will only add to the strain on staff, parents and pupils

Linda Holt

“Already Fife teachers are feeling the pressure, as evidenced by their absence rate, which is worse than the Scottish average.

“These cuts will only add to the strain on staff, parents and pupils.”

Ms Holt expressed particular concern that, while some schools would actually see an increase in their annual budget, Madras and Bell Baxter are among only four to see six-figure cuts.

Calling on Fife Council to be upfront with parents, pupils and staff, Ms Holt added: “With the best will in the world, it is absurd to pretend that the education of Fife’s children will not be harmed by such relentless cost-cutting.”

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Wed, October 12, 2016

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